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Jalapeño Popper Pizza


  • Author: ethanmiller
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Description

A delicious twist on classic pizza featuring creamy cheese, spicy jalapeños, and crispy bacon, perfect for game nights or cozy dinners.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pizza dough
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
  • 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven according to the instructions for your pizza dough.
  2. Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
  3. Spread the cream cheese evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough.
  4. Add shredded cheddar cheese over the cream cheese layer generously.
  5. Layer the sliced jalapeños and cooked bacon bits over the cheese.
  6. Top with mozzarella cheese to create a gooey texture.
  7. Drizzle olive oil over the cheese and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  8. Bake for about 10-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
  9. Cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

For a milder flavor, substitute fresh jalapeños with pickled ones. Feel free to customize toppings to your preference.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: Jalapeño Popper Pizza, Spicy Pizza, Cheesy Pizza, Appetizer, Game Night